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YT06 VGZ

2006 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,087 mi
Last recorded168,087 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 VGZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 168,087 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 166,517 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 164,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 156,706 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 150,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 145,442 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 137,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 130,261 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 121,071 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 121,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 108,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,807 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 92,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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YT06 VGZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT06 VGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT06 VGZ registered?

YT06 VGZ is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is YT06 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT06 VGZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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